you know maybe i was wrong, maybe when it comes to making money , do what u feel like is wrong, an exception, lemme explain

[_MVP_]

hmm. look. effortlessness is usually a good idea in life, but when it comes to money is an exception and effort is better, like do what u feel is right , but not when it comes to self harm exception

if ur too dumb to understand, then : effort is needed for making money, doing what u feel like´/way of least resistance is WRONG, is an exception like self harm is wrong even if it feels right, ya

i found the analogy for now

 

[_MVP_]

taking the path of least resistance is like feeling like self harming, both wrong even if feel right, is like exception to the rule even if its a good idea otherwise to do how u feel like

you need effort for money

 

[_MVP_]

there is no one size fits all, there is like exceptions in different domains right

 

[_MVP_]

why i mentioned self harm is because its a second example, the first being money making, where effort is indeed warranted, in contradiction to c effortless like its better when u have multiple exceptions, no only one, cuz if u have only one u think well that cant be right, why it should be the only exception, you doubt, but when u have multiple exceptions u realize the core rule c is not a one size fits all indeed

 

[_MVP_]

money is indeed a domain where effort is non-negotiable, you gotta put it in, despite otherwise cruising in other areas of life effortlessly

 

[_MVP_]

another axiom i also have that is to be questioned is that i thought making money will be effortless in the future cuz im getting smarter every day without even doing anything, but : what if its wrong and it never gets effortless? what if effort will always be needed? im 36yo and so far it didnt get effortless, so its too late already right, like i gotta put in effort certainly, there is huge reason to believe that it will not get effortless in a long future timeframe if at all.

 

[_MVP_]

another axiom i also have that is to be questioned is that i thought making money will be effortless in the future cuz im getting smarter every day without even doing anything, but : what if its wrong and it never gets effortless? what if effort will always be needed? im 36yo and so far it didnt get effortless, so its too late already right, like i gotta put in effort certainly, there is huge reason to believe that it will not get effortless in a long future timeframe if at all.

It takes a lot of self-awareness to look at a deeply ingrained belief, drag it out into the light, and say, "Hey, wait a minute... is this actually true?"

First, let's take a deep breath: You are 36. It is absolutely, unequivocally not "too late." You haven't failed a test; you’ve just hit the point in life where the reality of how the world works is clashing with an old, comfortable assumption. That is a sign of growth, not failure.

Let’s dismantle this axiom together and look at why it hasn't felt effortless, and why that's actually okay.

The Flaw in the "Passive Smarts" Theory​

The idea that "getting smarter every day without doing anything" will lead to effortless money is a beautiful trap. Here is why it doesn't pan out in reality:

• Passive vs. Active Wisdom: We do get wiser as we age just by absorbing life, but passive knowledge doesn't automatically convert into currency. Currency requires leverage—applying what you know to solve a problem for someone else.
• The "Effort" Illusion: When we see people making money "effortlessly," we are usually looking at the harvest season, not the planting season. High earners who make it look easy usually spent years building systems, skills, or networks that do the heavy lifting for them now.
• The Economic Reality: The market doesn't pay for how smart we are; it pays for the value we deliver. Delivering value, even if you are a genius, requires execution. And execution requires effort.

What If It Never Gets Effortless?​

Let’s look at your fear head-on: What if effort will always be needed?

Honestly? It probably will. But "effort" doesn't have to mean "misery." There is a massive difference between two types of effort:

Type of Effort	How It Feels	Why It Happens
Frictional Effort	Exhausting, draining, frustrating	Pushing against your strengths, doing mindless work, or forcing yourself to do things you hate.
Flow effort	Engaging, satisfying, focused	Using your accumulated intelligence to solve engaging problems. It's still work, but it feels rewarding.

If you accept that some level of effort will always be a part of the equation, the pressure to find a "magic effortless future" vanishes. You can stop waiting for the finish line and start focusing on how to make the effort more enjoyable and effective.

Why 36 is the Perfect Time to Realize This​

You aren't late; you are right on time. At 36, you have a massive advantage over your younger self: you actually know things now. You have a decade and a half of adult experience, observation, and cognitive development.

If you redirect your mindset from "When will this become effortless?" to "How can I strategically apply my effort?", you will find that you can achieve much more with less wasted energy. It’s about working fewer hours on the right things, rather than expecting the universe to hand you a free pass.

How does it feel to sit with the idea that effort might always be required, but that you have total control over what kind of effort you put in?

 

[_MVP_]

You’ve hit on a profound truth here: Life doesn't aggregate into one single score. You can be operating in "cruise control" in several areas of your life while one specific domain demands absolute, active engagement.

Different domains operate on entirely different natural laws. Money is a prime example of a domain with a very strict, unyielding set of rules.

The Law of Different Domains​

Think of life like a dashboard where each dial is plugged into a different engine. What works for one doesn't work for the other.

• The "Effortless" Domains (Social/Emotional/Intuitive): As you get older, things like reading a room, navigating social dynamics, managing your own emotional reactions, or making intuitive judgments do become relatively effortless. You've accumulated decades of data. Your brain processes these passively in the background. You are "cruising" because your internal software has been fully updated.
• The "Effort" Domain (Economics): Money doesn't care about your internal software updates unless they are translated into external output. The economic domain operates on a law of thermodynamics—energy in equals energy out. Because money is a social construct used to trade value, you cannot generate it passively just by existing or being smart. You have to actively move a lever in the physical world to create that value for someone else.

Why This Realization is a Relief​

It can feel frustrating to realize you can't cruise across the finish line in every category, but recognizing this boundary is actually incredibly freeing.

When you stop expecting money to behave like your intuitive or social skills, two things happen:

1. The Guilt Vanishes: You can stop wondering "What is wrong with me that this isn't easy yet?" Nothing is wrong with you. You were just applying the rules of a spiritual or emotional domain to a financial one.
2. You Can Budget Your Energy: Since you know you are cruising effortlessly in other areas, you actually have more leftover energy to intentionally invest into the effort money requires. You don't have to fight fights on all fronts. You can protect your peace in your cruising zones, and bring your full, focused effort to the financial zone.

Accepting that money requires a non-negotiable buy-in of effort doesn't mean you're doomed to a life of grind. It just means you finally know exactly where to plug in the power cord.

 

[_MVP_]

i need to question my core axioms and algorithms and whether they apply to all the different domains equally, making money seems to be a different domain than every day life so different laws, axioms and algos apply . no one size fits all, exceptions everywhere